The sentence "The cat sat on the mat, it was sleeping." is incorrect because it uses a comma splice. Which of the following revisions fixes the comma splice error?
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Which choice correctly punctuates the following sentence? The ancient Greek philosopher Socrates believed that a life unexamined was not worth living, and that the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom was essential to a fulfilling existence.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a comma to separate a nonrestrictive clause from the rest of the sentence?
Which choice correctly combines the two sentences below into a single sentence with a participial phrase? The artist is known for his intricate drawings of animals. They are often found in museums and galleries.
The most common types of books are hardbacks and paperbacks. Hardback books have a rigid cover, while paperbacks have a flexible cover.
The passage is primarily intended to
The author’s use of emotional language in the passage is most likely intended to
Which choice correctly punctuates the following sentence? The poet Maya Angelou, a great American writer and activist, was known for her powerful prose, her stirring speeches, and her deep commitment to social justice.
The writer uses the analogy of a piece of art most likely to
In this passage, the author uses a specific example to
Which choice best completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
Which choice correctly combines the two sentences into one grammatically correct sentence? Sentence 1: The poet was widely admired for her ability to capture the nuances of human emotion. Sentence 2: She used a unique style of imagery that was both compelling and accessible.
The author’s use of short, declarative sentences primarily serves to
Which of the following best describes the artist’s approach to her work?
The phrase "It’s as if we’re expected to provide some kind of universal, inspirational, and, most importantly, hopeful response that will inspire others" is used to
The comma in the sentence is used to
Which choice best completes the sentence above?
The author most likely includes the statement, "The most important thing is that we are always learning" to
The use of analogies in the passage is most likely to
Which choice best combines the sentences at the underlined portion in this passage?
Which choice best replaces the underlined portion to create a sentence that is consistent with the conventions of standard written English?
Which choice best rewrites the underlined portion of the sentence to maintain the meaning and flow of the sentence?
Which choice best completes the sentence without changing the meaning? "The protagonist is also very curious, and he is always ____ questions. One day, the protagonist discovers a mysterious object in the woods."
Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct punctuation?
The author argues that a good politician must be able to *galvanize* the public, which means that a good politician must be able to